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RY07 SXE

2010 Abarth 500

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,753 mi
Last recorded115,753 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Abarth 50051,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY07 SXE
MakeAbarth
Model500
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 115,753 miles

Rear axle is slightly corroded.

Pass 15 May 2025 112,968 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle is corroded but is not reduced in strength.

Pass 13 Jun 2024 105,111 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 104,951 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. doesn't tilt forward (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor bar on suspension broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

passengers seat doesn't tilt

Pass 13 Jun 2023 101,329 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 101,329 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 95,821 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower cups corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 95,821 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower cups corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 86,796 miles

Near side rear bump stop detached and loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 86,796 miles

Near side rear bump stop detached and loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 71,047 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 66,668 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 60,098 miles

both rear upper shock absorber bushes starting to split

rear to centre box clmp corroded off

Fail 25 Aug 2018 60,098 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

both rear upper shock absorber bushes starting to split

rear to centre box clmp corroded off

Pass 22 Aug 2017 57,827 miles

Under body covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2016 55,234 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 53,623 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 53,623 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 49,449 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 42,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 42,374 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 31,130 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

How Reliable is the Abarth 500?

Based on 88,456 MOT tests across 6,683 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
4,666
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
6,683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,205
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 599
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 523
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RY07 SXE is a 2010 Abarth 500 in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2010 Abarth 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 51,997 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Abarth 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,205 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RY07 SXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Abarth 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 16 years old, this Abarth 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RY07 SXE registered?

RY07 SXE is a 2010 Abarth 500, first registered on 28 January 2010.

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